Category: Breastfedding

Breastfedding, Child Care

Green Baby Poop Causes| When You Should Be Worried

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Transition poop

New born babies usually pass greenish color poop, Meconuim. It’s made of proteins,fats, cells and intestinal secretions. It is totally normal. Actually you should be relieved, you want baby to pass meconium rather that it sitting in babies intestine.

Low Fat Content in Breastmilk

While baby latches to the breast what comes first is a Foremilk. Which is low in fat and high in lactose, Looks watery! Then comes Hindmilk which has high fat content and is important for babies growth, looks like whole milk.

If baby is getting full on foremilk and not getting enough hindmilk, this can cause milk to transit faster through gut than usual, could cause digestive problems and lead to green poop. Please contact to lactation consultant.

Drooling

Around 3 months of age babies usually starts to drool a lot as the salivary glands starts to produce more saliva. Sometimes babies swallows the excessive saliva, which can make there tummy irritated. And this could cause green poop.

Diet

If baby is on solids and eating greens like spinach, fenugreek.

Medicine

Poop can also turn green as a result of taking iron supplements. This is totally normal. The color just indicates Unabsorbed iron.

Diarrhoea

Baby may have viral infection or stomach flu, which can lead to diarrhoea, watery green poop. If you think this could be the case, please contact your pediatrician immediately.

Hunger

If baby is not fed well, not getting enough milk this could result in starvation stool. If you think baby is not eating well or not getting enough milk, Is fussy even after feeding, please contact your pediatrician.

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Breastfedding

Hakka Breast Pump & Why It’s A Good Choice!

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Well Hakka breast pump is a new Buzz in the town And many moms are actually loving it!!

The best thing about this pump is, it’s convenient and hassle free! No electricity no cords. Lets see how this breast pump is different than others in the market!

How it works?

All breastfeeding moms experience this, when we are feeding our baby let’s say on right breast, the other one starts leaking!!! Well, this leaking is called Let Down Reflex. This reflex is actually a good sign, this shows that you are making a good amount of milk and also baby is latching and sucking well.

So, you have to place this pump on your nipple and apply suction and gently massage the top of your breast, once the milk starts to flow simply leave the pump & let it do its thing.

Yes! It’s that easy.

Many of us prefer to use breast pads to stay dry if there is a leakage from other breast while feeding your little one! But all that milk goes to waste!!!

Why waste our Liquid gold.! When we can easily collect it!!

This pump is also available in india! Plz check the video on YouTube about how to use Hakka Breast Pump!

Breastfedding

Breastfeeding And Common Questions!

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All new mothers to be have thousands of questions about breastfeeding their baby! As this is a new experience for mother and the baby, it takes time to get comfortable! It is a natural process, all you have to do is give some time to the baby and yourself.

Is breastfeeding easy?

It’s a different experience for everyone! Some times it’s easy and some mothers finds it difficult. It could be difficult with first child and easy with another one. So, just say each mother can have different experiences each time!

Why nipple hurts while breastfeeding?

The most common reason is cause baby is not latching the nipple properly. Usually when you start feeding, you can feel a little pinch which lasts hardly for few seconds. But if pain or pinching is lasting through out feeding you must consider taking lactation consultation.

But even if it hurts, continue breastfeeding.

How many times should I breastfeed in a day?

Every baby is different, but babies are tend to get hungry more often cause they are growing rapidly. Feeding every 2-3 hrs is very essential for babies development, in an average 8-12 times In a day. If your baby is exclusively on breast milk they may need more feedings, around 15 times a day!

Washing nipples before every breastfeeding?

The skin around nipples actually produces good bacteria, which helps mother to prevent infections on breast. But if you are using products like nipple balm to soothe your nipples, it’s a good idea to clean it before breastfeeding.

What should I eat while breastfeeding?

Plan a 4-star diet recommended by UNICEF.

Staples: Grains such as wheat, rice and millets roots such as potatoes. 1 Star ⭐️

Legumes: such as lentils, peas, groundnut and seeds like sesame. 2 Stars ⭐️ ⭐️

Vit A rich fruits and vegetables: Such as mango, papaya, oranges, dark green veggies such as spinach, meethi. And other fruits such as banana, tomatoes, eggplant and cabbage.

3 Stars ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️

Animal source food: Dairy products, Meat, chicken, fish and eggs. 4 Stars ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️

When should I start weaning?

As per Dr.Michele Griswold a lactation expert and a former president of International Lactation Consultant Association Some babies naturally start weaning after one year or so. Cause by 1 year of age they are already on their solids and so busy exploring the world, the become more focused on learning different things.

Mothers need Support to continue breastfeed, support from family, workplace, employers and entire community!

Breastfeeding is not just about food it’s a part of nurturing care package that helps children to grow throughout their entire life!

_ Dr.Michele Griswold

Mini Parenting Master Class (Dr.Michele Griswold)